James (Son of Mary)

Son of Mary, one of the women who witnessed Jesus's death on the cross.

About James (Son of Mary)

James, the brother of Jesus, was an important leader (the leading elder) in the church in Jerusalem. He also wrote the Letter of James in the New Testament.

The Gospels only mention James twice. These mentions list him with his brothers Joseph (or Joses), Simon, and Judas (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). James may have been the oldest of the brothers after Jesus. James might have been the oldest brother after Jesus. Some people wonder if these were Jesus's full brothers or not. But the Bible seems to say clearly that they were. Like his other brothers, James did not accept Jesus's authority while Jesus was alive (John 7:5).

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James, Letter of Article

First letter of the General Epistles. Preview

Family Relationships

Parents
Husband of Mary (Matthew 27:56), Mary
Siblings 2
Joseph (Son of Mary), Salome

Key References

Matthew 27:56

Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.

Mark 15:40

And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.

Mark 15:47

Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.

All Scripture References (3)

Matthew (1)
Matthew 27:56

Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.

Mark (2)
Mark 15:40

And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.

Mark 15:47

Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.